Four Appalachian Waterfalls Not To Miss In West Virginia And Virginia

The falls are 40 feet wide and drop just 12 feet into a single whirlpool, making for a refreshing swim in summer. The ledges are built like steps and can be fun to walk on or jump off, but take care - they can be slippery.

How to get to Dismal Falls? It can be tricky. If you're a long-distance hiker, you can take the Appalachian Trail, of course. For motorists, here is the way recommended by the U.S. Forest Service: From Interstate 77,take exit 52 toward Bland, Virginia, and turn right onto Highway 42. Continue for 14 miles, turning left on State Road 606 (Wilderness Road). Travel one mile and turn right on Dismal Creek Road, aka State Road 671. The waterfall is down an incline and surrounded by trees.

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